Amish Dreams (Amish Romance) by Hannah Schrock

Author:Hannah Schrock [Schrock, Hannah]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Novella Length Short Story, Lancaster County Pa., Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Forever Love, Christian Stories, Faith Based, Inspirational Reads, Denominations & Sects, Love Inspired, Bachelor, Single Woman, Amish Christianity, Pennsylvania Dutch, Traditional, Clean Romance, Farming & Animals, Simple Living, Plain Clothes, Mennonite, Buggy Travel, Amish Country, Amish Courting, Old Fashion Ways, German Language, Hearts Desire, Bible Teaching, Life-Changes, Second Chance Reunion, Honesty & Trust, Home & Family, Lifetime Love, Love-Family & Forever, Action & Adventure, Small Town & Rural Area
Publisher: Hannah Schrock
Published: 2019-02-27T05:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER TEN

Guide Me

Noah was excited as he headed across the field to the Yoder’s home the following afternoon. He had explained to his parents that Peter had hurt himself and needed his help a few hours a day over the following days.

Of course his parents had been reticent, but had agreed that if the chores were finished, he was welcome to help their new neighbor in the afternoons on condition he returned home in time for the evening milking.

Noah couldn’t help but smile as he approached the work shed. Not only did helping Peter mean getting more experience as a carpenter, it also meant spending more time with Ruth. Something had awakened inside him since discovering she was Peter’s dochder and not his wife. He no longer looked at Peter with judgment but with awe, and at Ruth… well he looked at her with fresh eyes.

“Hello, Noah,” Peter called, coming out of the shed. “Are you ready to work and learn at the speed of light?”

Noah laughed nervously. He wasn’t sure exactly what Ruth had told her father and hoped she didn’t sell him as an experienced carpenter, because that he wasn’t. “I can promise you I’m ready to learn.”

“That’s gut enough for me,” Peter smiled, heading back into the shed with Noah following behind. Most of the equipment Noah recognized, some he didn’t. But he did recognize the scent of sawdust and drew in a deep breath. Completely oblivious to the hard work that lay ahead, excitement buzzed through his veins. This was what he had wanted to do since he could remember. One day perhaps he would have the courage to tell his parents.

He completely lost track of time as they cut the first pieces of lumber for the kist. When he started piecing them together, Peter quickly stopped him explaining that it was best to sand each piece individually first.

They worked in silence side by side for the rest of the afternoon before Noah had to return home. He waved to Ruth when she arrived home but realized he didn’t have time to chat as evening milking was about to start in minutes.

With a broad smile, Noah rushed across the field, loving the feel of the crisp breeze tugging at his hair. He believed Gott had a plan for everyone, for every single person in this world, but for the first time Noah had a feeling Gott was opening the door to reveal His plan for Noah’s life.

The following day followed the same routine. Peter was a patient and very adequate teacher. He taught Peter how to sand a piece of wood evenly until the grain was revealed to perfection. How to bond pieces of wood that Noah knew would last for decades to come. Three days later they started to assemble the kist. The work was hard, especially since Noah didn’t completely have the picture in mind of the finished product as Peter did.

When the kist stood assembled before his eyes, Noah felt the pride wash over him.

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